Highest Scottish population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Scottish ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Scottish residents as a percentage of total population. Evanston, WY-UT leads at 6.8%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Utah carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest scottish share?
Evanston, WY-UT ranks #1 with 6.8% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by scottish share?
Evanston, WY-UT, Ketchikan, AK, Cedar City, UT, Barre, VT, Port Townsend, WA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is scottish share measured?
Share of all residents who are Scottish ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).